Volume 19 THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME November 17, 2019

With the Thanksgiving season right on the horizon, let us be thankful for the many bright

minds and faithful parishioners that we will have the privilege to meet through the establishment of Mary, Mother of Divine Grace Parish. This Archdiocesan initiative will allow for the continued success and future growth of our unified Catholic community in Westchester.

We have all been trusted with the responsibility to cultivate, sustain, and grow our parish

community in a way that welcomes all who wish to join us. Involvement in the life of a parish is an integral part of our faith life. It is through our participation in this way that we become true followers of Christ and achieve a religious community that is alive and vibrant.

In addition to two vibrant Churches, our parish provides an exceptional Catholic education

through the Divine Providence School and Religious Education Program, which educates over 400 youth of Westchester and several surrounding suburbs. In choosing to send both of our own children to Catholic grade schools, Catholic high school, and a Jesuit University, my husband and I can personally testify to the extraordinary benefits they have received. They have been provided a quality education in a safe Christian environment where they have grown to be virtuous young Christian adults. This is an exciting season of growth and new opportunities for our Parish. As the Director of Marketing and Enrollment, I strive for a unified community of believers in Westchester where each individual adds to the beauty of this place. I ask you to consider sharing your gift of faith in a volunteer position or ministry.

“And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, ‘Whom shall I send and who will go for us?’ Then I said, ‘Here I am! Send me.’” (Isaiah 6:8)

If you would like to be further immersed in our Parish, see page 8 for a list of opportunities. Together we are one Catholic community in Christ! Linda Hawkins Director of Marketing and Enrollment Mary, Mother of Divine Grace Parish Divine Infant Jesus Church Divine Providence Church and School

Parish Calendar of Events

DP = DIVINE PROVIDENCE / DI = DIVINE INFANT JESUS

Monday, November 18–8:00am Mass – DP Anointing of the Sick after 8:00am Mass (DP) RE Classes at Divine Infant Jesus 6:30pm

Tuesday, November 19–8:00am Mass – DP Confessions-Divine Providence following 8:00am Mass DRE Cluster Meeting 9:30am-11:00am (DP-MC)

Wed., November 20–8:00am Mass – DP RE Classes at Divine Providence 4:15pm Tai Chi Chuan 4:30-5:00pm (CN)

Thursday, November 21–8:00am Mass – DI Women of Providence~Quilters 9:00am–12:00pm (DP-MC) Friday, November 22–8:00am Mass – DI Saturday, November 23–8:00am Mass – DI Confessions-Divine Infant Jesus following 8:00am Mass Anointing of the Sick after 8:00am Mass (DI)

4:00pm - Anticipated Mass at DP SVD Thanksgiving Food Drive at Divine Providence Manna Certificates available after Mass at Divine Providence

5:00pm - Anticipated Mass at DI Bethlehem Arts Sale after Mass at Divine Infant

Sunday, November 24–Masses 8:30am - Divine Providence SVD Thanksgiving Food Drive at Divine Providence Manna Certificates available after Mass at Divine Providence

10:00am - Divine Infant Jesus Bethlehem Arts Sale after Mass at Divine Infant

DIVINE PROVIDENCE DIVINE INFANT JESUS DPC=DP Church DIJC=DI Church CN=Church Narthex LH=Langan Hall G=Gym ANX=Annex Room MC=Ministry Center MC2=Ministry Center Mtg. Rm. MCC=Ministry Center Chapel MFR=Mayfair Room SCH=School

REQUESTS

Divine Infant Jesus and Divine Providence

Vincent Antonio Tony Altobello Pat Ambrosia

Ed Backer Ina Bax

Tony Belmonte Denise Betkin

Bill Betz Bill Beuck

Carm Cammarata Rose Campobasso

Gilda Cappetta Michelle Carnagio

Michael Carr Cindy Cerveny

Jacqueline & Leonard Christopher

Joseph E. Cistaro Kathy Colella

Mary Jo Conway Margaret Cullen Donald Doucet Doris Esquivel

Tom Fahey June Franson

Antionette Gentile Bob Gibson

Nick Goedert Marcy Goetz Eileen Gorski

Adeline Hartman Joe Healy

Amy Heinz Christopher Heitz Betty Hornbogen

Betty Hyland Anthony Jandacek Lorraine Jaworek

Janet Joy Carole Jurevich Jeanie Juvancic

Lois Kedzior Mary Ann Kelly

Jason Kuntz

Mike Labuda Ignatius Lagen

Joan Lyons Gordon Macpherson

Art Malina Brother Alfred Marshall

Nick Martino Thomas Martirano

Sam Martyn Steve Mazzarella

Gabriel Meier Ida Moravecek Richard Mraz Stefan Mraz

Mulfinger Family Jim Muha

Mary E. Nelson Mark Nelson

Christine Neuzil Bernice Niemiec Patricia Olson

Frank Pedota, Sr. Mark Puc

Ralph Romano Anna Mae Rooney

Diana Roselli Evelyn Sadecki Gina Santucci Mary Scalera

Michael Scherer Geraldine Schneider

Donald Sloan Charles Soderquist

Paul Sodayko Grayson Stanley

Sarah Stanley Grace Thomas

Vito Valerio Parker Van Gelder

Florence Voves Mary Walsh

Steven Wiersema Marty Wyskup

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PEACE First keep the peace within yourself,

then you can also bring peace to others. —Thomas à Kempis

They are no longer two but one…

Congratulations on your Marriage

Mr. & Mrs. Colletti Matthew & Erica November 9, 2019

Weekly Collections Divine Infant Jesus & Divine Providence

November 10, 2019 Sunday & Holy Day $13,266.00

Although, we received our new Parish Name, please continue to write your

offertory checks to either Divine Infant Jesus or Divine Providence

until further notice.

Thank You!

Monday, November 18 after 8:00am Mass

at DIVINE PROVIDENCE

Saturday, November 23 after 8:00am Mass

at DIVINE INFANT JESUS

The oil used in administering the sacrament of Anointing of the Sick is called Oil of the Sick. It is one of the three Holy oils blessed by the bishop of the diocese at his cathedral on Holy Thursday morning, the other two Holy Oils being Holy Chrism and the Oil of Catechumens, which is used in Baptism. Oil of the Sick is pure olive oil—nothing being added except the blessing of the bishop. Its appropriateness as part of the outward sign of Anointing of the Sick is evident from the healing and strengthening effects which are characteristic of olive oil. The essence of the sacrament lies in the actual anointing and the short prayer which accompanies the anointing. In giving the sacrament, the priest anoints the sick person on the forehead and hands. During this anointing, the priest says: “Through this holy anointing may the Lord in his love and mercy help you with the grace of the Holy Spirit. May the Lord who frees you from sin save you and raise you up.”

Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church,

and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord.

James 5:14

The St. Vincent de Paul Society Annual

FOOD DRIVE for St. Eulalia Parish

Nov. 23-24 at Divine Providence

Please return your donation bag this

weekend or next weekend.

Thank you for making Thanksgiving possible for families in need.

Please remember to pray for all the souls

that have gone home to heaven including:

Yvonne Jancovic Wife of Edward (Late) Mother of Tom (Mary)

Nana of Michael

Divine Providence Mass Intentions

Monday, 11/18 8:00am For the Parishioners †Mary Lenc †Dylan Traynor †Grace LaManna Tuesday, 11/19 8:00am †O’Brien & Walsh Families †Cecilia Woznicki †Lucille Mautone

Wed., 11/20 8:00am †Jim Sheldon †The Friedrich Family

Weekend Masses Sat., 11/23 4:00pm †Fred and Anne Gentile †Mike Klucina †Jack Lamberty †Lillian Tester †Frank Napolitano Family †Tom Sikorski †Marie Cichon †Madeleine Cook

Sun., 11/24 8:30am †For All the Souls in Purgatory †Michael and Edward Hanley

Divine Infant Jesus Mass Intentions

Thurs., 11/21 8:00am †Rev. Msgr. John V. Dolciamore †Edwin and Mary Patyk †Stan Korus †Walter & Mary Wanick †Marie McHugh

Friday, 11/22 8:00am Ron Nawrocki

Sat., 11/23 8:00am For the Parishioners

Weekend Masses Sat., 11/23 5:00pm †For the Parishioners

Sun., 11/24 10:00am †Sharon Hopkins †Joseph Buda †Robert Olszewski †Peter & Flora Bax †Irene & Jerry Spahn †Wilda Gordon †William Eckles †Patricia Grammas †Rita Rooney †For All the Faithful Departed

Please bring a monetary donation and or non-perishable food items to church Thanksgiving morning. Please DO NOT leave food in the normal containers in the vestibule, but keep it with you in the pew. After the regular Offertory Collection, we will all be invited to bring our gifts of food to the Altar. This beautiful procession will strongly symbolize our willingness to share our gifts with one another, and that the hungry and less fortunate hold an important place in our hearts.

Please join us as we celebrate our first

THANSKGIVING as

Mary, Mother of Divine Grace Parish

Divine Infant Jesus Church Thursday, November 28, 2019

9:30 am

LIFE IS HARD, BUT HAVE NO FEAR

Today’s readings take a fearless look at reality and reach a conclusion that we all know: life is hard. The prophet Malachi preaches fire and brimstone, warning us that evildoers will perish in flames. Saint Paul offers his own warning to the Thessalonians: keep busy, but never become a busybody. He reminds Christians that the apostles themselves worked in “toil and drudgery” as a model for how we ought to contribute to our community. The Gospel returns to the apocalyptic tone of Malachi, describing the utter chaos of the end-times. We will know the end is near when violence, catastrophe, and hatred dominate the earth. But we must not fear! God’s saving plan brings peace to our hearts. Malachi speaks of the sun’s “healing rays,” and Jesus himself promises to protect every hair on our heads. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

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M N N E S A B

Divine Providence School is starting the process to initiate a School Advisory Board. The school is strengthened through the working partnership between the leadership of the school, the parish and its stakeholders. By its nature, the board is advisory and therefore is commissioned to offer suggestions and advice regarding the vitality and continued success of the school. The board is typically a three year commit-ment. Through this process we are looking for a variety of people to serve on the board! This includes school parents, parishioners and community members. If you would like to be considered for the board, please complete an application. Applica-

tions will be reviewed before Thanksgiving, interviews will take place in December and the first meet-ing will take place in January. Applications can be found on the home page at dprov.org or hard copies can be found in both of the churches.

SCHOOL NEWS Learning spoken here!

Principal LeTourneau’s Weekly Newsletter is available on the web.

You can find it right under the current bulletin on

the homepage. Stay connected!

SCREENAGERS: Growing Up in The Digital Age has been screened more than 8,000 times to 4 million people in more than 70 countries around the world. With multiple screenings happening daily in communities across the globe, SCREENAGERS is the first feature documentary to explore the impact of screen technology on kids and offer parents and families proven solutions that work. What started out as a personal story for one has grown into a national movement, helping millions of teens and their families navigate growing up in a world with instant access to screens.

Documentary will be shown on December 3, 2019 at 6:00PM

in the school.

All are invited!

Screen Time: How much is

too much?

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BETHLEHEM ART

Handcrafted Olive Art Straight From The Holy Land

We will host representatives of the Catholic Christian Community from Jerusalem and Bethlehem in the Holy Land who will be displaying handcrafted olive wood religious figurines and articles. Due to the political conflict and the reduction of tourism, the Catholic Community has come to depend more on the sale of these articles abroad to survive. The woodcarvings are beautiful and reflect the faith and love for the Lord.

Please consider purchasing a gift that will be remembered and cherished for yourself or someone dear to you and help our sisters and brothers in Christ keep their Christian identity and presence in the Holy Land. The handcrafted olive religious figurines and articles will be available for purchase after all Masses:

November 23/24 - Divine Infant Jesus Church

Seniors Club Christmas Luncheon Please join us on Tuesday, December 3rd

at Bohemian Crystal in Westmont. Doors open at 11:30am. Lunch is at Noon.

Tickets are $20.00 for members. Guests are $23.00

Call Ruth Haas by Nov. 29 at 708.947.9020 for tickets.

Come join us for a fun afternoon of

Holiday Cheer!

Next week our second collection will support the Catholic Campaign for Human Development. More than 46 million people in the United States live in poverty today.

This collection supports programs that empower people to identify and address obstacles as they work to make permanent and positive changes for their communities. Learn more about the Catholic Campaign for Human Development at:

www.usccb.org/cchd/collection

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY.

WELCOM E!

Jason Reynard Son of

David & Sarah (Livingston) Heitz

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DP-The Giving Tree-2019 We are excited to kick off the Giving Tree

Project for this 2019 season. Donations can be placed under the tree in the Narthex at the

following weekend Masses:

Week 1 - Marillac House Drop off on Nov. 30 & Dec. 1

New Items needed: Toasters, irons, crockpots, coffee pots, clock radios, blenders, electric

skillets (when buying appliances consider ease of operation and visibility of any display)

Week 2 - St. Mary of the Lake Drop off on Dec. 7/8

New books for ages 3-14 (No Harry Potter please)

Week 3 - Our Lady of Sorrows Drop off on Dec. 14/15

New clothing (all sizes), children’s toys and games, Walmart, Jewel and

Target Gift Cards.

Week 4 - SVP/Westchester Food Pantry Drop off on Dec. 21/22

Food Drive– canned items, diapers, toilet paper, paper towels, tissue.

“For it is in giving that we receive…” - Prayer of Saint Francis

Opportunities available at Mary, Mother of Divine Grace

Altar Servers

Lectors Bereavement Ministry Eucharistic Ministers Knights of Columbus

Family School Association Music Ministry

Religious Education Catechist & Classroom Aid

St. Vincent de Paul Society Pro-Life & Respect Life

Garden Committee Women’s Guild

Ushers Over 50 Seniors Club

DP School Athletic Association Holy Name Men’s Club

Art & Environment Women of Providence Quilters

Prayer Shawls

Contact the DI (708.865.8071) or DP (708.562.3364) rectory

for more information about ministries and volunteering

opportunities available at Mary, Mother of Divine Grace Parish

Contact Linda Hawkins at

708.562.3364 and visit our website to learn more

about Divine Providence School and the

Mary, Mother of Divine Grace Religious Education program.

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SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES

Sunday: 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: The Dedication of the Basilicas of Ss. Peter and Paul; St. Rose Philippine Duchesne Thursday: The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Friday: St. Cecilia Saturday: St. Clement I; St. Columban; Blessed Miguel Agustín Pro; Blessed Virgin Mary

Celebrate the Season at the

Spirito! Singers Winter Concert Join Spirito!’s three choral ensembles as they perform their Holiday repertoire at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church-149 Brush Hill

Road on Saturday, December 7th at 4pm and Sunday, December 8th at 3pm.

Call 630-581-5440 or email spiritosingers.org for tickets.

Westchester Community Church

Harvest of Crafts Saturday, November 23, 2019

9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Homemade crafts made by the church mem-bers. Youth Group sponsored Bake Sale and

Café serving lunch. Baked Goods and Treats, Doll Clothes, fleece

blankets/scarves, beanie babies, potted plants, dog and cat blankets, holiday

magnets, holiday crafts, doilies, quilts, table runners, gift bags with lotion and chocolate,

jewelry, greeting cards, ornaments, baby burp cloths, wood items, and much more.

1840 Westchester Blvd. in Westchester 708-865-1282

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 1 Mc 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63; Ps 119:53, 61, 134, 150, 155, 158; Lk 18:35-43 or (for the memorial of the Dedication) Acts 28:11-16, 30-31; Ps 98:1-6; Mt 14:22-33 Tuesday: 2 Mc 6:18-31; Ps 3:2-7; Lk 19:1-10 Wednesday: 2 Mc 7:1, 20-31; Ps 17:1bcd, 5-6, 8b, 15; Lk 19:11-28 Thursday: 1 Mc 2:15-29; Ps 50:1b-2, 5-6, 14-15; Lk 19:41-44 Friday: 1 Mc 4:36-37, 52-59; 1 Chr 29:10bcd,11-12; Lk 19:45-48 Saturday: 1 Mc 6:1-13; Ps 9:2-4, 6, 16, 19; Lk 20:27-40 Sunday: 2 Sm 5:1-3; Ps 122:1-5; Col 1:12-20; Lk 23:35-43

Mater Cristi Holy Name Society Turkey Shoot 2019

Menarik Hall 2400 S. 10th St., North Riverside

Turkey ‘s raffled off every five minutes! Ham, Prasky, Salami, Bread, Houska, Pie, Kolacky

available to win. Children’s Fair, Food, Beer, Wine, Desserts, Football and more!

Sunday, November 24, 2019 10:30 a.m. to 4p.m.

TRINITY HIGH SCHOOL

ENTRANCE EXAM

Trinity High School will be hosting its 8th grade Entrance Exam on Saturday, December 7, 2019. The test will begin promptly at 8:00AM. Doors open at 7:30AM. Please bring two number 2 pencils and a $25 test fee payable in cash or a check made out to Trinity High School. Registration for Trinity High School’s 8th Grade Entrance Exam opens Friday, November 22 at www.trinityhs.org/register. Trinity is located at 7574 W. Division Street in River Forest. Please enter through the auditorium doors on Lathrop.

For more information, please contact Mary Beth Lavezzorio, Director of Admissions

708-453-8343 mblavezzorio@trinityhs.org.

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PARISH LOCATIONS

DIVINE PROVIDENCE Church: 2600 Mayfair Ave. Convent: 2540 Mayfair Ave. (708) 397-4342 Business Office: 2550 Mayfair Ave., Westchester, IL 60154 (708) 562-3364 FAX: (708) 562-3134 Hours: 8:30 AM-4:30 PM

Mass Schedule: Weekdays: Mon. Tues. Wed.: 8:00 AM Anticipated Mass Saturday: 4:00 PM Sundays: 8:30 AM

DIVINE INFANT JESUS Church: Newcastle & Canterbury Avenues Rectory Office: 1601 Newcastle Ave., Westchester, IL 60154 (708) 865-8071 FAX: (708) 865-8032 Hours: 8:30 AM-5:00 PM

Mass Schedule: Weekdays: Thurs., Fri., Sat.: 8:00 AM Anticipated Mass Saturday: 5:00 PM Sundays: 10:00 AM Holy Days of Obligation: As announced in bulletin.

PARISH STAFF

Mr. John Maher-Operations Director jmaher@archchicago.org

Mrs. Linda Hawkins Director of Marketing and Enrollment lhawkins@archchicago.org

Mrs. Charlene Boyd-Bookkeeper chboyd@archchicago.org

Mrs. Toni Podock-Secretary/Bookkeeper tonilpodock@archchicago.org

Ms. Karen Luciano-Secretary/Bulletin kluciano@archchicago.org

PARISH INFORMATION

Parish Registration: Registration forms are available on-line or call the Business Office.

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Divine Providence: Tuesdays after 8:00 AM Mass Divine Infant Jesus: Saturdays after 8:00 AM Mass Or call the rectory to set up an appointment

Infant Baptism: Baptismal Preparation is required for the first child. Registration is necessary to schedule the baptism.

Divine Infant Jesus Church: Contact Toni Podock : 708-865-8071

Divine Providence Church: Contact Karen Luciano: 708-562-3364

Marriage: Please call the Parish Office at the time of your engagement to schedule your wedding. Pre-Cana is required.

Home/Hospital Visitation & Anointing Calls: If you would like a priest, deacon or Minister of Care to visit or if you wish to receive the Sacrament of the Sick, please contact either location.

Adoration: First Friday of the Month: Adoration 9:00 AM-4:00 PM in the Divine Providence Ministry Center Chapel after 8:00am Mass at Divine Infant Jesus St. Peregrine Devotion: 2nd Monday of the month after 8:00am Mass at Divine Providence.

PASTORAL MINISTRY

Pastor Reverend Marcin Szczypula

Associates Reverend Thomas Winikates Reverend Daniel Costello

Resident Reverend Gerald Joyce

Deacons Deacon Richard Hudzik Deacon Jim Sponder

FAITH FORMATION Religious Education Administrator Sr. Christine Nantaba (708)562-2258 - DP (708)865-8086 - DI cnantaba@archchicago.org

Adult Faith Formation Coordinator Deacon Jim Sponder 708-562-3364 - x12

EDUCATION MINISTRY

School—2500 Mayfair (708) 562-2258 Fax (708) 562-9171

Principal — Mrs. Lynn LeTourneau lynn.letourneau@archchicago.org

School Secretary-Mrs. Chrystal Farmar cfarmar@ archchicago.org

MUSIC MINISTRY Director of Music Ministry Mrs. Janet Reif (708) 531-9495 jreif@archchicago.org

CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS Divine Infant Jesus & Divine Providence Parish #000856 2550 Mayfair Ave. Westchester, IL 60154 TELEPHONE 708 562-3364 CONTACT PERSON Karen/Linda SOFTWARE MSPublisher 2007 Adobe Acrobat 10 Windows XP Professional PRINTER HP Laserjet 3600 SATURDAY/SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION 11/17/2019 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 12 Bulletin #000856